Peabody Opens 2026 Discounted Rain Barrel Program

Residents can buy discounted rain barrels for $85 to $89 and pick them up Oct. 17 at Peabody DPS.

Peabody To Tackle Bikes, E-Bikes, Scooters, E-Dirtbikes Safety

The Sept. 24 forum at Higgins Middle School will cover safety tips, laws, recent issues and guidance for parents.

'It Still Feels Like Yesterday': MA 9-11 Victims Remembered On 25th Anniversary Of Terrorist Attacks

A Peabody memorial is maintained in remembrance of American Airlines Flight 11 passengers Janis Lasden and Don DiTullio.

Peabody City Councilor Concludes Lt. Governor Write-In Campaign

Anne Manning Martin launched the campaign after being disqualified from the ballot because of fraudulent nomination signatures.

Peabody Keeps Water Restrictions As MA Lowers Drought Level

The state lowered the Northeast Region to Level 2, but Peabody said critical reservoir levels keep tighter limits in place.

Peabody State Primary 2026 Voter Guide: Where To Vote, Races, Candidates

Peabody voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to choose candidates for the November general election.

Peabody In-Person, Early Voting For MA State Primary Runs Through Friday

In-person, early voting takes place at City Hall.

Peabody Welcomes Declaration Of Independence Reproduction For 250th Anniversary

The city plans to display the framed document in Wiggin Auditorium during the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Peabody To Implement New, $200 Trash Fee After Final City Council Approval

The city will allow an abatement of $100 for seniors and veterans who occupy their own homes.

Peabody Gets $20K Traffic Study For Margin Street Stretch To Salem Line

Funding in a state supplemental budget will support a traffic study on Margin Street from Danvers to Salem.

Peabody Institute Library To Slash Hours Amid Budget Crunch

Hours will be reduced at the South Branch and West Branch as of July 6.

North Shore State Trooper Death, Crash Spur MA Wrong-Way Driving Prevention Plan

The state said it will target more than 500 high-risk locations with detection technology, signage and road upgrades.

Peabody Looks To Return $320K To Residents, Businessess By July 31

Mayor Ted Bettencourt said residents and businesses can review the city's online abandoned property list and file claims.

Peabody City Council Backs Water, Sewer Rate Hikes, Trash Fee During 6-Hour Meeting

The new fees include $200 for trash and recycling removal, an 8 percent water/sewer rate hike, and $25 administrative fee.

'A Day I Have Dreaded For Many Years': Peabody Mayor's $200 Trash Fee Gains City Council Favor

Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt called the trash fee a "last resort" in preserving city services without a tax override.

Proposed Peabody Trash Fee, Sewer, Water Rate Hike Debate Set For Tuesday

Councilor Stephanie Peach has scheduled a Finance Committee meeting for 6 p.m. at City Hall.

Peabody City Council To Talk Proposed $200 Trash Fee Amid Backlash Campaign

Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt said a $200 fee would raise $2.7 million and push off the need for a Prop 2 1/2 override.

Peabody Mayor Hopes City Services Guide Showcases Value Of Municipal Employees

The new Peabody guide outlines will help residents learn how to access services and add transparency amid difficult budget talks.

Peabody Mayor Proposes Trash Fee, Water, Sewer Rate Hikes Amid Budget Crunch

Mayor Ted Bettencourt said his forthcoming budget will also include a reduction in municipal staff.

Peabody Launches New City Alert System

Peabody Alerts will send public safety notices and community updates by call, text, email and other channels.

'The Day Is Coming': Peabody Faces Tax Override Threat As Levy Capacity Dwindles

Mayor Ted Bettencourt said much of the remaining $8 million in unused tax levy capacity may need to be used for Fiscal Year 2027.

Peabody City Councilor Launches Republican Lt. Governor Bid

Anne Manning-Martin said she will join the ticket of gubernatorial candidate Mike Kennealy to challenge the Healey-Driscoll team.

Peabody Among 6 Gateway Cities Named In MassDevelopment Initiative

The TDI program is designed to accelerate economic development in downtown or commercial districts.

'This Is Our Moment': Mayor Ted Bettencourt Touts 'Generational Projects' At Inauguration

Mayor Ted Bettencourt said the city is finalizing a purchase of 164 acres of Rousselot property, including a drinking water source.

Incoming Peabody City Councilor To Host Community Open House

Ward 2 Councilor-Elect Wendy Latoff will host the open house on Saturday.

'Very Troubling': Peabody Mayor Requests Tax Adjustment Amid Dire Financial Forecasts

Mayor Ted Bettencourt said rapidly rising health insurance costs, stagnant state aid are "incredibly difficult for cities and towns."

Peabody Wrestler's Death Spurs Push For Mandatory Student-Athlete Heart Testing

The proposed "Freddy's Law" would mandate insurance coverage for electrocardiogram screenings for all high school student-athletes.

Peabody PROMISE Mental Health, Bullying Workshop, Community Update

Residents are invited to the Peabody PROMISE update and workshop on Dec. 1 at the Higgins Middle School.

Ted Bettencourt Re-Elected To 8th Term As Peabody Mayor, 3 New City Councilors

Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt survived a challenge from small business owner Rochelle Agneta for the second consecutive election cycle.

Peabody 2025 Election Voter Guide: Candidates, Where To Vote

All you need to know before heading to the polls on Tuesday.

Peabody Votes 2025: Bettencourt, Agneta Rematch For Mayoral Seat

Small business owner Rochelle Agneta is again challenging incumbent Ted Bettencourt for the city's top office.

Peabody Votes 2025: Early In-Person Voting Underway For 2025 Municipal Election

In-person will continue at City Hall through Thursday at 7 p.m.

Peabody City Councilor Anne Manning-Martin Launches Late Re-Election Bid

Anne Manning-Martin said she had considered stepping away from public service after 25 years but "realized now is not the time to leave."

Striking North Shore Trash Workers Reject Latest Republic Services Contract Offer

Teamsters Local Union 25 said more than of the 400 workers voted against the offer as talks resumed amid a two-month work stoppage.

Peabody City Council Candidate Aims To Tackle City Traffic, Pedestrian Troubles

Ward 2 Candidate Wendy Latoff is proposing the creation of a resident-led Traffic & Safe Streets Commission.

'No End In Sight': Exasperation As North Shore Trash Strike Nears 2-Month Mark

As disruptions and delays continue, city and town leaders voice resignation about the impasse.

'Beyond Untenable': North Shore Trash Strike Nears 8th Week With No New Talks In Sight

Gov. Maura Healey said Republic Services' lack of negotiations with union employees is "endangering public well-being."

Trash Strike Update Day 35: Union Reaffirms Strike Vote As Stoppage Nears 6th Week

Danvers Town Manager Jill Cahill said the town is "exploring all legal options" as trash and recycling disruptions continue.

North Shore Lawmakers' Hotel Human Trafficking Bill Passes MA House 158-0

Rep. Thomas Walsh, Rep. Sally Kerans and Sen. Joan Lovely sponsored the bill that requires training for hospitality workers.

'Very Unsettling Time': Peabody Cites Contract Breach, Withholds Payments Amid Trash Strike

The Peabody City Council held a special meeting and executive session to discuss the 29-day sanitation workers' strike.